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Skills Based Approach Planning

2.
INTRODUCTION
For the planning stage of Skills-Based Approach, use any
strategy to come up with education and career objectives
and then translate the results into a skill set.
This presentation shares a few strategies: Self-
Awareness, Product to Market, Passion Theory, and
Craftsman Mindset.
But of course, you may use any strategy.
Copyright 2015 Ryan M. Frischmann

3.
SELF AWARENESS
Conduct testing to understand yourself better, then plan a career.
Personality
Identify personality traits (Myer
Briggs).
Interests
Identity interest areas (Holland).
Behaviors and
Talents
Identify competencies or
behaviors that fit careers or
degrees (Knack).
Intelligences:
Cognitive
Set of all mental abilities and processes
related to knowledge (standard IQ test).
Emotional
Measures self awareness, self
management, social awareness, and
relationship management (EQ test).
Creative
Capable of generating original ideas, open
to new experiences, and inquisitiveness.
No excuse for not taking these tests because they are accessible online, cheap,
and not time consuming.
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4.
PRODUCT TO MARKET
Think of yourself as a product and your audience as a
market. Similar to a company, figure out a marketing plan
where you: differentiate from the competition, identify a
target market, and make objectives. Create your value
proposition.
If you are actively seeking employment, then this approach
might be a requirement. You have to identify employers and
apply to jobs.
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5.
PASSION THEORY
Find a subject/discipline you feel
connected to, something that:
makes you feel happy, creates a
sense of purpose, or derives self
efficacy.
There are no guarantees in following
passions. Sometimes they work out,
sometimes they do not work out.
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6.
‘CRAFTSMAN’ MINDSET1
Identify your core-
competencies – skills
that differentiate you
from others and you
have this almost innate
understanding and
commitment to develop
(Gallup Strength
Finder).
1) “So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love”, Cal Newport
A realist approach: essentially put your best foot forward.
Copyright 2015 Ryan M. Frischmann

7.
MENTOR/COUNSELOR
Get guidance and
advice from an expert
(counselor, mentor,
etc.). The advantage
is personal, candid
advice.
Always smart to learn the latest strategies, tips, and technologies from an expert.
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8.
CONCLUSION
Many education and career counselors have their own strategies to guide individuals
to happy, fulfilling careers. Some share their insights in books (Ken Robinson, Cal
Newport, etc.).
Many new online applications facilitate the process (gamification, online personality
tests, etc.).
A goal of the planning stage is to let you and your support circle use your own
strategies.
Once you have results, translate everything into skills and an action plan to learn
each skill (based on learning preferences whenever possible). Then move through the
other stages.
Revisit the planning stage as you mature, face obstacles, and grow as a person.
Learn more about the Skills-Based Approach methodology.
Copyright 2015 Ryan M. Frischmann